Statutory minimum auto-enrolment pension increases: April 2019

Mandatory minimum contribution increases took place on 6 April 2018 and a further rise will take place on 6 April 2019.

The minimum increases to 8% (3% employer and 5% employee) are in relation to  pension schemes using Qualifying Earnings as their contribution basis.   

If your scheme is using one of the alternative qualifying certifications - (Set1) - basic earnings, (Set 2) - total earnings of which 85% is basic salary or (Set 3) - total earnings - the minimum increases may differ – see table below

The table below shows the minimum contribution levels required from 6 April 2019

Earnings definition Total contribution required Minimum employer contribution Employee potential contribution
Qualifying Earnings 8% 3% 5%
Set 1 9% 4% 5%
Set 2 8% 3% 5%
Set 3 7% 3% 4%

Typically we are finding schemes using basic earnings (Set1) as their definition.

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NW Brown Employee Benefits is a trading name of NW Brown & Company Limited. NW Brown & Company Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide regulated services (191123).



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